Doubling Rule Do Now
Lesson 23 • Thursday Do Now
The 1-1-1 Doubling Rule
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Rule Reminder 1-1-1 Word: 1 syllable + 1 short vowel + 1 final consonant.
⚡ Double ONLY before a vowel suffix! (Never double x)
✓ Example: (Double)
jog + ing ➔ jogging
✗ Non-Example: (No Double)
melt + ing ➔ melting (NOT 1-1-1)
✗ Non-Example: (No Double)
fit + ness ➔ fitness (cons. suffix)
1 Part 1: Sort the Words
Determine if each root word follows the 1-1-1 pattern.
Word Bank: hug sleep plan fast drop boat win melt grab bark
1-1-1 Words (5)
NOT 1-1-1 Words (5)
2 Part 2: Add the Suffix
Combine root + suffix. Double the final consonant only when needed!
1. clap + -ed =
6. skip + -ing =
2. bad + -ly =
7. ship + -ment =
3. fix + -ing =
8. red + -ish =
4. hot + -est =
9. hunt + -er =
5. fog + -y =
10. spot + -less =
Self-Check: Did you remember that x represents two sounds and never doubles? Score: _____ / 20
